The Spring Valley Bands

120 Sparkleberry Lane   Columbia, SC  29229
Office: 803-699-3500 x69810 / Fax: 803-699-3541

Last edited on: Monday, 08 February 2010    

 

09-10 Hand Book
Calendar of Events
About our Staff
Private Lessons
Booster Club
Required Forms
Photo Gallery
 Latest News

 

 

 


Click here to see pictures of the band program.
 

Meet our Viking Members!
 

 

 
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Stay Up to Date!
Please continue to check the calendar link for upcoming events and check out  the photo gallery for recent photos of the band

Grove Music Online
During the month of February students can access the Grove Music Online website.  This is a comprehensive resource for music topics including biographies, musical terms, history topics, etc.  Symphonic Band students should definitely utilize this resource for their upcoming writing assignment.

To access Grove Music Online, CLICK HERE...

Region Band and All-State Auditions
 

Region Band and All-State Band rosters have been finalized.

Students that made the commitment to audition, performed and were assessed on the assigned state solo, all scales from memory within 2 minutes, chromatic scale for the range of their instrument requirement,  2-sight reading selections, and a music vocabulary quiz.

Region Band auditions were held at Dutch Fork H.S. on Saturday, January 9th, and All- State Auditions were held this past Saturday at Lexington H.S., January 23rd.
 
The Region Band students will rehearse and perform their concerts at Nations Ford H.S. on Friday and Saturday February 26-27.

The All- State Band students will rehearse and perform their concert at Furman University on Friday, Saturday and Sunday March 12, 13, 14.

Each clinic weekend has a Junior Band level- 7th and 8th grade, Clinic Band level-9th and 10th grade, and Senior Band level- 11th and 12th grade.

Congratulations to the following students for auditioning, and for being selected as the top musicians on their instruments.
 
ALL STATE BAND MEMBERS: 
Akari Ogawa- 1st chair Clinic Flute
Feifei Deng- 8th chair Clinic Flute
JJ Milakovich-1st chair Clinic Clarinet
Han Hee Kim- 5th alternate Clinic Clarinet
Matsuri Ogawa-1st alternate Clinic Alto Sax
Wesley Paulman-2nd chair Clinic Tenor Saxophone
Jonathan Lee- 7th chair Clinic Trombone
Kenzie Rickman- 4th chair Senior Flute
Marie Talbot- 22nd chair Senior Clarinet 
Jonathan Sanchez-3rd chair Senior Bass Clarinet
Curtis Keisler- 3rd alternate Senior French Horn
Harvey Jessup- 6th chair Senior Tuba
 
REGION BAND MEMBERS:
Kelsey Mostert- 2nd chair Clinic Flute
Kathryn Connell- 12 chair Clinic Flute
Amanda Grimes- 2nd alternate Clinic Flute
Nicole Lazar- 6th alternate Clinic Flute
Lesleigh McDaniel- 6th chair Clinic Clarinet
Han Hee Kim- 7th chair Clinic Clarinet
Courtney Phipps- 3rd alternate Clinic Clarinet
Kaitlin Davis-8th alternate Clinic Clarinet
Matsuri Ogawa- 4th chair Clinic Alto Saxophone
Michael McDonald- 4th chair Clinic French Horn
Darren Woodland- 2nd alternate Clinic Trombone
Brendan Ayres- 6th chair Clinic Tuba
Kalle Davis- 3rd chair Senior Flute
Benjy Strauss- 4th chair Senior Bassoon
Tabitha Jeske- 16th chair Senior Clarinet
Tranyce Spann- 18th chair Senior Clarinet
Jaron Pettis- 5th chair Senior Alto Sax
Kristin Smith- 3rd alternate Senior Alto Sax
Karson Mostert- 8th chair Senior Trumpet
Travis Byrd- 15th chair Senior Trumpet
Curtis Keisler- 4th chair Senior French Horn
Chase Harding- 2nd chair Senior Euphonium
Kayla Phipps- 4th chair Senior Euphonium
Joqthan Bezares- 2nd alternate Senior Euphonium
Brandi Jackson- 5th chair Senior Tuba

Charms Music Login
Charms is our new system that allows us to track student information, instrument inventory, booster financial records and much more.  You can see your outstanding band fees through your Charms login.  If you need any help with your login, please email Mr. Humber at dhumber@richland2.org.

Please Click Here to link to the Charms Login Page.

Please Click Here for information and instructions on how to log into Charms.

Get SmartMusic for your student today!!!
If you don't have SmartMusic at home for your student yet, they are missing out on a great practice tool! SmartMusic offers many features including a tuner and metronome built right into the program. 

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Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Symphonic Band
They were awarded the 2009 Grand National Champion Award for their performance at the All-Star Music Festival in Orlando, FL last May.
 


Fair Share Payments Due:                                                                                               Band camp payments should be complete.  Please follow the suggested payment schedule for the remainder of your fair share and winter camp fees.  You can mail your check to the school address with attention to the band, Mr. Allison, or Mr. Humber.  Our booster treasurer handles all deposits, and you may request a receipt from her directly.  You can also log into Charms to see posted payments under the Finances section of your log-in.
 


Our Mission Statement:

The Spring Valley Band is a comprehensive, performance-based organization that implements pride, leadership, and camaraderie through hard work, self-discipline, and dedication while sharing our innovative experiences and passion for the arts amongst ourselves and with our community.  This environment instills a sense of pride, excellence, and belonging to the band family. 

Spring Valley Band Staff:
David C. Allison, Director of Bands
Daniel H. Humber, Assistant Director of Bands
Maria E. Lee, Assistant                                              
Michelle Ortiz, Assistant  
                                    
                                            

                                                          

 

 

      

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what makes our band stay "in tune"!


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This web page was designed by Maria Lee.  Last updated on: 02/08/2010